Hey everyone! I'm a new developer working at a startup in Korea, and I'm currently tackling app development with Flutter. I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed with managing Git, establishing a Git flow, and setting up code style and conventions. I know these aspects are crucial for future maintenance and collaboration, especially as the app grows larger. However, I'm worried that if I focus too much on these details, I won't be able to make any actual progress on coding. If you have experience with collaborative projects or long-term maintenance, I would love to hear your insights on balancing these concerns while still getting things done!
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Have you considered seeking guidance from the senior devs on your team? They might already have some of these processes in place that you can follow. It could save you a lot of time and effort if you can tap into their experience.
You might want to check out 'The Missing README' – it's a great resource for anyone starting out with these concepts.
I'd suggest starting with a simple Git workflow, like a modified Git Flow. It works well in a fast-paced startup environment. You can bypass things like release or hotfix branches, and just use tags for versioning instead. For code style, pick a standard formatter that many developers use. Set it up to run automatically with pre-commit hooks in Git or through your IDE. Figuring out project-specific conventions can take some time, and you’ll probably make a few mistakes along the way – it’s all part of the learning process! But if you can find a more experienced developer to help guide you, that would be a huge plus!
Thanks for the advice! I’ll definitely try to implement that. I think finding a senior developer for feedback would help a lot, but it seems challenging.
I wish! Unfortunately, I'm in a situation where I'm responsible for setting everything up myself.